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id: base-board
title: RAK WisBlock Base Boards
sidebar_label: Base Boards
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Operation requires both a base board and a [core module](../core-module/).

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## RAK5005-O

:::caution
The RAK5005-O is no longer in production. It is recommended to use the RAK19007 instead.
:::

- RAK5005-O - The original WisBlock Base Board.
- **Slots**
  - (x1) Core Module slot
  - (x1) WisBlock IO Module slot
  - (x4) WisBlock Sensor Module slots
- **Buttons**
  - (x1) Reset Button
  - It may be possible to add a user button using the [13002 IO module](https://msh.to/rak13002).
- **Connectors**
  - JST PHR-2 connector for 3.7v LiPo battery (with charge controller)
  - JST-ZHR-2 connector for 5v solar panel (max 5.5v)
  - I<sup>2</sup>C, UART, GPIOs and analog input accessible with solder contacts
  - Micro USB port for debugging and power
- **Screen Support**
  - OLED screen support (OLED screen sold separately)

:::note
The RAK5005 (without the -O) is not compatible.
:::

### Connectors Diagram

<img
  alt="RAK19001-O Connectors"
  src="/img/hardware/rak5005-0_connectors.web"
  style={{ zoom: "50%" }}
/>

### Voltages

- JST PHR-2 connector for 3.7v LiPo battery.
  - Charge controller max charge rate is 500mAh.
  - Minimum input voltage for charging is 3.3v, maximum 4.3v.
- JST ZHR-2 connector for 5v solar panel.
  - Minimum input voltage to charge is 4.4v, maximum 5.5v.

Further information on the RAK5005-O can be found on the [RAK Documentation Center](https://docs.rakwireless.com/product-categories/wisblock/rak5005-o/overview/#product-description).

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  alt="RAK4631 5005"
  src="/img/hardware/rak4631_5005.webp"
  style={{ zoom: "50%" }}
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## RAK19007

- [RAK19007](https://msh.to/rak19007) - WisBlock Base Board (2nd Generation, an upgrade to the RAK5005-O)
- **Slots**
  - (x1) Core Module slot
  - (x1) WisBlock IO Module slot
  - (x4) WisBlock Sensor Module slots
- **Buttons**
  - (x1) Reset Button
  - To add a user button, you can utilize the AIN1 pin, which is exposed as pin 31 in the firmware.
- **Connectors**
  - JST PHR-2 connector for 3.7v LiPo battery.
  - JST ZHR-2 connector for 5v solar panel.
  - I<sup>2</sup>C, UART, BOOT and GPIOs accessible with solder contacts
  - USB-C port for debugging and power
- **Screen Support**
  - OLED screen support (OLED screen sold separately)

Further information on the RAK19007 can be found on the [RAK Documentation Center](https://docs.rakwireless.com/product-categories/wisblock/rak19007/overview/#product-description).

### Connectors Diagram

<img
  alt="RAK19007 Connectors"
  src="/img/hardware/rak19007_connectors.webp"
  style={{ zoom: "50%" }}
/>

### Voltages

- JST PHR-2 connector for 3.7v LiPo battery.
  - Charge controller max charge rate is 350mAh.
  - Minimum input voltage for charging is 3.3v, maximum 4.3v.
- JST ZHR-2 connector for 5v solar panel.
  - Minimum input voltage to charge is 4.4v, maximum 5.5v.

### Resources

- Purchase Links:
  - US
    - [Rokland](https://msh.to/rokland-rak19007)
    - [muzi ᴡᴏʀᴋꜱ Starter Kit](https://msh.to/muzi-rak4631)
  - International
    - [RAKwireless](https://msh.to/rak19007)
    - [RAKwireless Starter Kit](https://msh.to/rak4631)
    - [RAKwireless AliExpress](https://msh.to/aliexpress-rak19007)
    - [RAKwireless AliExpress Starter Kit](https://msh.to/aliexpress-rak4631)

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## RAK19003

- [RAK19003](https://msh.to/rak19003) - WisBlock's Mini Base Board.
- **Slots**
  - (x1) Core Module slot
  - (x2) WisBlock Sensor Module slots
- **Buttons**
  - (x1) Reset Button
- **Connectors**
  - JST PHR-2 connector for 3.7v LiPo battery.
  - JST ZHR-2 connector for 5v solar panel.
  - I<sup>2</sup>C, UART and BOOT headers accessible with solder contacts
  - USB-C port for debugging and power
- **Screen Support**
  - OLED screen support (OLED screen sold separately)

Further information on the RAK19003 can be found on the [RAK Documentation Center](https://docs.rakwireless.com/product-categories/wisblock/rak19003/overview/#product-description)

### Connectors Diagram

<img
  alt="RAK19003 Connectors"
  src="/img/hardware/rak19003_connectors.webp"
  style={{ zoom: "50%" }}
/>

### Voltages

- JST PHR-2 connector for 3.7v LiPo battery.
  - Charge controller max charge rate is 350mAh.
  - Minimum input voltage for charging is 3.3v, maximum 4.3v.
- JST ZHR-2 connector for 5v solar panel.
  - Minimum input voltage to charge is 4.4v, maximum 5.5v.

### Resources

- Purchase Links:
  - US
    - [Rokland](https://msh.to/rokland-19003)
  - International
    - [RAKwireless](https://msh.to/rak19003)
    - [RAKwireless AliExpress](https://msh.to/aliexpress-rak19003)

<img
  alt="RAK4631 19003"
  src="/img/hardware/rak4631_19003.webp"
  style={{ zoom: "50%" }}
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## RAK19001

- [RAK19001](https://msh.to/rak19001) - WisBlock's Dual IO Base Board.
- **Slots**
  - (x1) Core Module slot
  - (x2) WisBlock IO Module slot
  - (x6) WisBlock Sensor Module slots
- **Buttons**
  - (x1) Reset Button
  - (x1) User-defined push button switch
  - (x1) Battery selector switch
  - On this board the PIN for user button (IO5) is available as a solder contact on the upper header row.
- **Connectors**
  - JST PHR-2 connector for 3.7v LiPo battery (with charge controller)
  - JST ZHR-2 connector for 5v solar panel (max 5.5v)
  - Separate FGH20005-S02M2W1B connector for non-rechargeable batteries
  - I<sup>2</sup>C, SPI, UART, BOOT and GPIOs accessible with solder contacts
  - USB-C port for debugging and power
- **Screen Support**
  - OLED screen support (OLED screen sold separately)

Further information on the RAK19001 can be found on the [RAK Documentation Center](https://docs.rakwireless.com/product-categories/wisblock/rak19001/overview/#product-description).

### Connectors Diagram

<img
  alt="RAK19001 Connectors"
  src="/img/hardware/rak19001_connectors.webp"
  style={{ zoom: "50%" }}
/>

### Voltages

- JST PHR-2 connector for 3.7v LiPo battery.
  - Charge controller max charge rate is 500mAh.
  - Minimum input voltage for charging is 3.3v, maximum 4.3v.
- JST ZHR-2 connector for 5v solar panel.
  - Minimum input voltage to charge is 4.4v, maximum 5.5v.
- FGH20005-S02M2W1B connector for non-rechargeable battery.
  - Minimum required is 3.3v, typical 3.7v, maximum 5.5v.
  - Active battery is selected with the battery selector switch.

### Resources

- Purchase Links:
  - US
    - [Rokland](https://msh.to/rokland-19001)
  - International
    - [RAKwireless](https://msh.to/rak19001)
    - [RAKwireless AliExpress](https://msh.to/aliexpress-rak19001)

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